NHTSA vehicle safety data

2002 Pontiac Trans Am Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2002 Pontiac Trans Am right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 33 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2002 Pontiac Trans Am.

2002 Pontiac Trans Am owner complaints

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Pontiac Trans Am, describing incidents dated January 10, 2002 to July 1, 2017.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 7 complaints
  • Service Brakes 5 complaints
  • Exterior Lighting 4 complaints
  • Structure 4 complaints
  • Seat Belts 3 complaints
  • Steering 3 complaints

Of the 33 complaints on file, 6 report a crash; across all 33 complaints, owners report 5 injuries and 4 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11013002 · Filed

    CAR BEING PAINTED BY CHANLLORS COLLISION WARNER ROBINS GA. WHENEVER THE TOP (HALO) IS PAINTED, GLUE OR OIL CAUSE PAINT TO BUBBLE THROUGH. UNABLE TO PAINT TOP OF CAR. AFTER CHECKING THERE IS A RECALL.

  • ODI #10663226 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 PONTIAC TRANS AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 95 MPH IN FOURTH GEAR, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL AND DROVE DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RETRACT. A POLICE REPORT…

  • ODI #10616343 · Filed

    THERE IS BUBBLES COMING THROUGH THE PAINT ON THE ROOF PANEL. IT IS KNOWN BY GM THAT ITS THE GLUE BLEEDING THROUGH THE FIBERGLASS PANEL AND PAINT. *TR

Read all 33 complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2002 Pontiac Trans Am right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

Check your 2002 Pontiac Trans Am VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Pontiac Trans Am at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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